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State Contract 25State Contract 25--113113--0101

Delaware Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

July 11, 2006 July 11, 2006 www.us301.orgwww.us301.org 11

US 301 Project DevelopmentUS 301 Project Development

US 301 Toll DiversionUS 301 Toll DiversionWorking GroupWorking Group

July 11, 2006July 11, 2006


US 301 Toll Diversion Working GroupUS 301 Toll Diversion Working Group

•• Working Group MembersWorking Group Members

Cecil CountyCecil CountyWilliam Manlove William Manlove County CommissionerCounty Commissioner

Barry JanneyBarry JanneySheriff, Cecil CountySheriff, Cecil County

Kent CountyKent CountyRoy CrowRoy Crow

County CommissionerCounty Commissioner

John PriceJohn PriceSheriff, Kent CountySheriff, Kent County

Town of CeciltonTown of CeciltonJohn Bunnell John Bunnell

MayorMayorMichael CooperMichael CooperPresident, CeciltonPresident, Cecilton

Vol. Fire Co.Vol. Fire Co. Town of GalenaTown of GalenaHarry Pisapia Harry Pisapia

MayorMayor

Chris PowellChris PowellChief, GalenaChief, GalenaVol. Fire Co.Vol. Fire Co.

Town of Chesapeake CityTown of Chesapeake CityBill Bill KiesslingKiessling

MayorMayor

Maryland State Maryland State Highway AdministrationHighway Administration

Doug SimmonsDoug SimmonsDeputy AdministratorDeputy Administrator

Maryland State PoliceMaryland State PoliceCaptain Bill Dofflemyer,Captain Bill Dofflemyer,

Commander, CommercialCommander, CommercialVehicle Enforcement DivisionVehicle Enforcement Division

Delaware Department Delaware Department of Transportationof Transportation

Mark TudorMark TudorUS 301 Project DirectorUS 301 Project Director

Warwick AreaWarwick AreaBonny AndersonBonny Anderson


Richard LindsayRichard LindsayDistrict EngineerDistrict Engineer

Working Group appointed jointly by Maryland State Highway Working Group appointed jointly by Maryland State Highway Administration (MSHA) and DelDOT on June 15, 2006Administration (MSHA) and DelDOT on June 15, 2006

Maryland Maryland Transportation AuthorityTransportation Authority

Dennis SimpsonDennis SimpsonDeputy Deputy DirectorDirector, Capital Planning, Capital Planning


AgendaAgenda5:305:30 WelcomeWelcome Bob KramerBob Kramer5:355:35 Opening RemarksOpening Remarks Doug SimmonsDoug Simmons

Mark TudorMark Tudor5:455:45 Self IntroductionsSelf Introductions Working GroupWorking Group6:006:00 Working Group Purpose and GuidelinesWorking Group Purpose and Guidelines Bob KramerBob Kramer6:106:10 Getting OrganizedGetting Organized

Introduction of Technical Support TeamIntroduction of Technical Support Team Mark TudorMark TudorProject NotebookProject Notebook Doug SimmonsDoug SimmonsWorking Group CalendarWorking Group Calendar

6:256:25 Project Background BriefingProject Background Briefing Mark TudorMark Tudor(PowerPoint)(PowerPoint)

7:007:00 BreakBreak7:157:15 Traffic Analysis / ResultsTraffic Analysis / Results Jim BurnettJim Burnett7:507:50 Maryland & Delaware Weigh StationsMaryland & Delaware Weigh Stations Dave CzorapinskiDave Czorapinski

Greg OliverGreg Oliver8:108:10 Open Discussion Open Discussion –– Issues, Next StepsIssues, Next Steps Mark TudorMark Tudor

Doug Simmons Doug Simmons 8:308:30 Meeting No. 2 / AdjournMeeting No. 2 / Adjourn Bob KramerBob Kramer


•• PURPOSE PURPOSE

-- The purpose of the US 301 Toll Diversion Working The purpose of the US 301 Toll Diversion Working Group is to review information, provide input, Group is to review information, provide input, suggest ideas and recommend ways to reduce the suggest ideas and recommend ways to reduce the diversion of traffic to MD 213 and other local diversion of traffic to MD 213 and other local roads in Maryland that may result from DelDOTroads in Maryland that may result from DelDOT’’s s proposed improvement of US 301 to a fourproposed improvement of US 301 to a four--lane lane limited access toll highway in Delaware. limited access toll highway in Delaware.



•• Suggested GuidelinesSuggested Guidelines-- How We Treat Each Other:How We Treat Each Other:

Each member is encouraged to share individual viewpoints. IndivEach member is encouraged to share individual viewpoints. Individual idual opinions are valid whether others agree with them or not. opinions are valid whether others agree with them or not.

We will seek to understand the views of others, particularly thoWe will seek to understand the views of others, particularly those se perspectives that differ from our own.perspectives that differ from our own.

Disagreements will be explored.Disagreements will be explored.

We will refrain from interrupting each other, staff or consultanWe will refrain from interrupting each other, staff or consultants.ts.

We will keep our comments relevant to the topic under discussionWe will keep our comments relevant to the topic under discussion..

Draft materials, plans and reports shared by and among members, Draft materials, plans and reports shared by and among members, staff, staff, and consultants shall be treated as working papers. and consultants shall be treated as working papers.



•• Suggested GuidelinesSuggested Guidelines-- How We Will Operate:How We Will Operate:

The Working Group will operate by consensus whenever possible inThe Working Group will operate by consensus whenever possible in deciding deciding on the advice it will provide. Consensus does not necessarily mon the advice it will provide. Consensus does not necessarily mean ean agreement or active support by each member. Those not objectingagreement or active support by each member. Those not objecting are not are not necessarily indicating that they favor the proposal under considnecessarily indicating that they favor the proposal under consideration, but eration, but merely that they can merely that they can ““live with it.live with it.””

In the absence of consensus, a super majority of threeIn the absence of consensus, a super majority of three--quarters (75%) of quarters (75%) of the members present is required for any recommendation. Differithe members present is required for any recommendation. Differing points ng points of view will be conveyed.of view will be conveyed.

Members may be accompanied by staff members.Members may be accompanied by staff members.

Meetings will be open to the public.Meetings will be open to the public.

NonNon--members may attend meetings as observers and may be invited to members may attend meetings as observers and may be invited to offer comments if time allows.offer comments if time allows.



•• Suggested GuidelinesSuggested Guidelines-- How We Communicate with Those Outside The Working How We Communicate with Those Outside The Working

Group:Group:

Ideas discussed within the Working Group will not be Ideas discussed within the Working Group will not be presented as representing the position of the group without presented as representing the position of the group without the agreement of the group.the agreement of the group.

When speaking about the work of the Working Group outside When speaking about the work of the Working Group outside of meetings, members are speaking for themselves only of meetings, members are speaking for themselves only unless speaking about approved positions of the Working unless speaking about approved positions of the Working Group.Group.



Informed DecisionInformed Decision

Input from the US 301 Toll Diversion Working Group, the Input from the US 301 Toll Diversion Working Group, the Maryland State Highway Administration, the general public, Maryland State Highway Administration, the general public, the environmental and regulatory agencies, local and state the environmental and regulatory agencies, local and state elected officials along with the results of the various analyseselected officials along with the results of the various analyseswill be considered by DelDOT in making an informed decision will be considered by DelDOT in making an informed decision for the US 301 improvements that meet the guidelines and for the US 301 improvements that meet the guidelines and requirements of DelDOT, the Federal Highway Administration requirements of DelDOT, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the permitting agencies.(FHWA) and the permitting agencies.

The Working Group is one element of an extensive The Working Group is one element of an extensive outreach effort that includes the general public, federal and outreach effort that includes the general public, federal and state environmental resources and regulatory agencies and state environmental resources and regulatory agencies and local, state and federal officials, among others.local, state and federal officials, among others.


Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions•• Are Working Group meetings open to the public?Are Working Group meetings open to the public?

Yes.Yes.

•• How can the public find out when Working Group meetings are scheHow can the public find out when Working Group meetings are scheduled duled and how will this be advertised?and how will this be advertised?

Meetings will be posted on the project website Meetings will be posted on the project website www.us301.orgwww.us301.org

•• Will there be an opportunity for the public to present informatiWill there be an opportunity for the public to present information or ask on or ask questions at Working Group meetings?questions at Working Group meetings?

If time allows, nonIf time allows, non--members may be provided time at the end of members may be provided time at the end of meetings to ask questions and provide input. Otherwise, questionmeetings to ask questions and provide input. Otherwise, questions and s and comments should be provided to the Project Team and the Working comments should be provided to the Project Team and the Working Group Group via the project website.via the project website.


Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions•• Will information provided to Working Group members be made availWill information provided to Working Group members be made available to the public able to the public

and, if so, how can it be obtained?and, if so, how can it be obtained?

Information distributed to Working Group members will be availabInformation distributed to Working Group members will be available on the project le on the project website, website, www.us301.orgwww.us301.org, and can be viewed by visiting the , and can be viewed by visiting the

Maryland State Highway AdministrationMaryland State Highway Administration ANDAND US 301 Project OfficeUS 301 Project OfficeDistrict 2 OfficeDistrict 2 Office 723 N. Broad St.723 N. Broad St.615 615 MorgnecMorgnec RoadRoad Middletown, DE 19709Middletown, DE 19709Chestertown, MD 21620Chestertown, MD 21620

•• Copies of any of this information can be obtained by request froCopies of any of this information can be obtained by request from m

DelDOT Public RelationsDelDOT Public RelationsP.O. Box 778P.O. Box 778Dover, Delaware 19903Dover, Delaware 19903Phone: 866.485.9988 (toll free)Phone: 866.485.9988 (toll free)FAX: 302.739.2217FAX: 302.739.2217Email: Email: [email protected]@state.de.usWebsite: www.us301.orgWebsite: www.us301.org


•• Technical Support Team MembersTechnical Support Team Members


DelDOT ConsultantDelDOT ConsultantBill Hellmann, RK&KBill Hellmann, RK&KUS 301 Project ManagerUS 301 Project Manager

Jim Burnett, RK&KJim Burnett, RK&KTraffic EngineerTraffic Engineer

Bob KramerBob KramerMeeting FacilitatorMeeting Facilitator


Doug SimmonsDoug SimmonsDeputy AdministratorDeputy Administrator

Richard LindsayRichard LindsayDistrict EngineerDistrict Engineer

Dave CzorapinskiDave CzorapinskiChief of Motor Carrier DivisionChief of Motor Carrier Division

Morteza TadayonMorteza TadayonAssistant Division ChiefAssistant Division Chief

Travel Forecasting SectionTravel Forecasting Section

KameelKameel HolmesHolmesTeam LeaderTeam Leader

Travel Forecasting SectionTravel Forecasting Section

James DooleyJames DooleyRegional PlannerRegional Planner

Robert KielRobert KielAssistant District Engineer Assistant District Engineer -- TrafficTraffic

Maryland Maryland Transportation AuthorityTransportation Authority

Dennis SimpsonDennis SimpsonDeputy Director Capital PlanningDeputy Director Capital Planning

Delaware Department Delaware Department of Transportationof Transportation

Mark TudorMark TudorUS 301 Project DirectorUS 301 Project Director

Don WeberDon WeberChief Traffic EngineerChief Traffic Engineer

P.J. WilkinsP.J. WilkinsToll Operations AdministratorToll Operations Administrator

Greg OliverGreg OliverAssistant Director, Assistant Director, FederalFederal and and RegionalRegional Policy CoordinationPolicy Coordination

MSHA ConsultantMSHA ConsultantScott Holcomb, Gannett FlemingScott Holcomb, Gannett Fleming

Senior Transportation EngineerSenior Transportation Engineer

Mark Radovic, Gannett FlemingMark Radovic, Gannett FlemingSenior Transportation Planning EngineerSenior Transportation Planning Engineer


Working Group CalendarWorking Group Calendar

•• July 11, 2006July 11, 2006-- Working Group Working Group –– Purpose and GuidelinesPurpose and Guidelines-- Getting OrganizedGetting Organized-- Project Background BriefingProject Background Briefing-- Traffic Analysis / ResultsTraffic Analysis / Results-- Working Group IssuesWorking Group Issues

•• July 25, 2006July 25, 2006-- Discussion of Issues, Ideas and Potential Solutions / MitigationDiscussion of Issues, Ideas and Potential Solutions / Mitigation

MeasuresMeasures•• August 8, 2006August 8, 2006

-- Discuss and Finalize Working Group RecommendationsDiscuss and Finalize Working Group Recommendations•• August 29, 2006August 29, 2006

-- If requiredIf required


Notebook Contents:Notebook Contents:-- Tab 1Tab 1 Working GroupWorking Group

List of MembersList of MembersAppointment LetterAppointment LetterMeeting ScheduleMeeting SchedulePurpose Purpose GuidelinesGuidelines

-- Tab 2Tab 2 Technical Support TeamTechnical Support TeamList of Members / Contact InformationList of Members / Contact Information

-- Tab 3Tab 3 PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation-- Tab 4Tab 4 CeciltonCecilton and Galena Meeting Notesand Galena Meeting Notes

Questions Raised at Prior Meetings and responses theretoQuestions Raised at Prior Meetings and responses thereto



Project Background BriefingProject Background Briefing•• The purpose of this meeting is to provide you with a briefing onThe purpose of this meeting is to provide you with a briefing on DelDOTDelDOT’’s US 301 Project s US 301 Project

Development effort:Development effort:-- Purpose and NeedPurpose and Need-- Project HistoryProject History-- Public InvolvementPublic Involvement-- Recent Project ActivitiesRecent Project Activities-- Project ScheduleProject Schedule-- Funding StatusFunding Status-- DelDOT GoalsDelDOT Goals

•• We will also discuss:We will also discuss:-- US 301 and MD 213 Truck and Traffic CharacteristicsUS 301 and MD 213 Truck and Traffic Characteristics-- Factors that will discourage traffic from using MD 213Factors that will discourage traffic from using MD 213-- Factors that will encourage traffic to use New US 301Factors that will encourage traffic to use New US 301-- Preliminary Traffic AnalysisPreliminary Traffic Analysis-- Refined / Detailed Traffic AnalysisRefined / Detailed Traffic Analysis

No Build vs. BuildNo Build vs. Build-- Traffic DiversionsTraffic Diversions

RegionalRegionalLocalLocal

– Auto / Trucks-- Maryland and Delaware Weigh StationsMaryland and Delaware Weigh Stations-- Questions raised at Cecilton and Galena meetingsQuestions raised at Cecilton and Galena meetings


Purpose and NeedPurpose and Need

•• Three Key Components:Three Key Components:-- Reduce roadway congestionReduce roadway congestion

-- Improve safetyImprove safety

-- Manage truck trafficManage truck traffic

Westbound Boyds Corner Road at US 301

US 301 Northbound at SR 299

South of Summit Bridge Curve


Purpose and Need Purpose and Need --Reduce Roadway CongestionReduce Roadway Congestion

•• Separate local traffic from US 301 Separate local traffic from US 301 through traffic, especially trucks.through traffic, especially trucks.

•• MultiMulti--modal related recommendations modal related recommendations from the US 301 Major Investment Study from the US 301 Major Investment Study have been or are being implemented.have been or are being implemented.

•• Despite these nonDespite these non--capacity capacity improvements, traffic growth during the improvements, traffic growth during the last 5 to 10 years in the Project Area has last 5 to 10 years in the Project Area has exceeded projections and is expected to exceeded projections and is expected to continue to do so into the future.continue to do so into the future.

•• By 2030, 33% of intersections and links By 2030, 33% of intersections and links within the study area are projected to within the study area are projected to operate at LOS Foperate at LOS F

•• Need to develop roadway capacity Need to develop roadway capacity improvementsimprovements

Daily Traffic Volume Comparison2005 versus 2030

Daily Daily Traffic Volume ComparisonVolume Comparison2005 versus 20302005 versus 2030


Purpose and Need Purpose and Need --Improve SafetyImprove Safety•• From October 1999 to September 2004 From October 1999 to September 2004 --

1200+ reported accidents in project area 1200+ reported accidents in project area (US 301, SR 896, SR 299, and SR 15)(US 301, SR 896, SR 299, and SR 15)

-- 415 (34%) resulted in injury or death415 (34%) resulted in injury or death

-- 20 fatalities20 fatalitiesHalf (10) on US 301 south of the C&D CanalHalf (10) on US 301 south of the C&D Canal

Note:Note: Three (3) additional fatalities occurred on Three (3) additional fatalities occurred on US 301 south of the C&D Canal, between US 301 south of the C&D Canal, between September 2004 and July 2005September 2004 and July 2005

•• High Accident LocationsHigh Accident Locations-- Several roadway segments of US 301 / Several roadway segments of US 301 /

SR 896 are on DelDOT's Highway Safety SR 896 are on DelDOT's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) listImprovement Program (HSIP) list

-- Need to address sharp curve at south end Need to address sharp curve at south end of Summit Bridgeof Summit Bridge

Location of Fatal AccidentsLocation of Fatal Accidentsof Fatal Accidents


Purpose and Need Purpose and Need --Manage Truck TrafficManage Truck Traffic•• US 301 is used as a MidUS 301 is used as a Mid--Atlantic truck route, Atlantic truck route,

and serves as an alternative to avoid tolls and serves as an alternative to avoid tolls and congestion on Iand congestion on I--95.95.

•• High percentage of truck traffic on US 301High percentage of truck traffic on US 301-- 27% Trucks at DE/MD State Line27% Trucks at DE/MD State Line

-- 25% Trucks on Boyds Corner Road25% Trucks on Boyds Corner Road

•• Mixing a high percentage of truck traffic Mixing a high percentage of truck traffic with local traffic affects roadway operations with local traffic affects roadway operations and safety.and safety.

•• 95% of interstate truck traffic on 95% of interstate truck traffic on Northbound US 301 is heading Northeast.Northbound US 301 is heading Northeast.

Note:Note: Truck weigh station at DE/MD State Truck weigh station at DE/MD State Line to be implemented per MIS Line to be implemented per MIS recommendationrecommendation

US 301 Truck TrafficUS 301 Truck TrafficUS 301 Truck Traffic


Project HistoryProject History

•• 19601960’’s: Delaware undertook initial study of US 301s: Delaware undertook initial study of US 301•• 2000: Major Investment Study prepared for US 3012000: Major Investment Study prepared for US 301•• 2004: US 301 Project re2004: US 301 Project re--initiatedinitiated

-- Top priority Top priority -- 15 months to Federal approval (Mar 15 months to Federal approval (Mar ‘‘0505--Jun Jun ‘‘06)06)-- 5 rounds of Public Workshops (Jun 5 rounds of Public Workshops (Jun ‘‘05, Sep 05, Sep ‘‘05, Dec 05, Dec ‘‘05, Feb 05, Feb ‘‘06, 06,

Apr Apr ‘‘06)06)-- January 2006 January 2006 –– Schedule revised (Federal approval Schedule revised (Federal approval Spring 2007)Spring 2007)-- Decision on selected alternative remains priority Decision on selected alternative remains priority

(i.e., identify and protect selected corridor)(i.e., identify and protect selected corridor)-- More than 10 proposed alignments have been considered More than 10 proposed alignments have been considered


Public InvolvementPublic Involvement•• In addition to Public Workshops, DelDOT has conducted numerous mIn addition to Public Workshops, DelDOT has conducted numerous meetings with eetings with

communities, businesses and individuals to provide information acommunities, businesses and individuals to provide information and learn about nd learn about their comments, concerns and ideas.their comments, concerns and ideas.

•• A Project Office has been open three days a week since July and A Project Office has been open three days a week since July and has been visited by has been visited by nearly 500 people. In addition, the Project Team has used the pnearly 500 people. In addition, the Project Team has used the project office for roject office for meetings with individual property owners and community groups. meetings with individual property owners and community groups. By being By being ““customer convenientcustomer convenient””, the office has proven to be beneficial for the public and the , the office has proven to be beneficial for the public and the Project Team.Project Team.

•• A comprehensive user friendly Project Website has been created aA comprehensive user friendly Project Website has been created as another means s another means to communicate with the public. The site's value is demonstratedto communicate with the public. The site's value is demonstrated by its use. As of by its use. As of May 2006, the site has had nearly 1,465,000 hits. May 2006, the site has had nearly 1,465,000 hits.

•• Nearly 3,300 people attended the June, September, December, FebrNearly 3,300 people attended the June, September, December, February and April uary and April Public Workshops.Public Workshops.

•• To date, over 2,000 people have provided written comments on theTo date, over 2,000 people have provided written comments on the alternatives and alternatives and almost 7,000 people signed petitions in support or opposition toalmost 7,000 people signed petitions in support or opposition to various alternatives.various alternatives.


Public InvolvementPublic Involvement

•• The Project Team has held approximately 50 community meetings. The Project Team has held approximately 50 community meetings. Each community meeting attracted between 30 and 200 people. TheEach community meeting attracted between 30 and 200 people. Thecommunities that the Project Team has met with, sometimes more communities that the Project Team has met with, sometimes more than once, are:than once, are:

• Airmont• Augustine Creek• Back Creek• Midland Farms• Chesapeake Meadow• Dickerson Farms• Fox Hunter Crossing• Grande View Farms• Jamison Corner Road• Lea Eara Farms• Matapeake

• Middletown Village• Mount Hope• Post and Rail Farms• Springmill• Summit Bridge Farms • Summit Farms• Summit Pond• The Legends• Westside Hunt• Cecilton• Galena


Recent Project ActivitiesRecent Project ActivitiesApril 10 & 11, 2006 Public WorkshopsApril 10 & 11, 2006 Public Workshops

•• Attendance: Monday Attendance: Monday = = 187, Tuesday 187, Tuesday = = 151, Total 151, Total = = 338338•• The purpose of these workshops was to:The purpose of these workshops was to:

-- Present the latest modifications to the four (4) alternatives rePresent the latest modifications to the four (4) alternatives retained tained for detailed evaluation and receive input from the publicfor detailed evaluation and receive input from the public


Recent Project ActivitiesRecent Project Activities•• Workshop flyers were mailed to 3,594 Maryland addresses in the Workshop flyers were mailed to 3,594 Maryland addresses in the

following zip codes: following zip codes: 21635 (Gale21635 (Galena)na)21912 (Warw21912 (Warwick)ick)21913 (21913 (CeciltonCecilton))21915 (Ches21915 (Chesapeake City)apeake City)

•• April 10 & 11, 2006 workshops April 10 & 11, 2006 workshops -- Maryland residents attendingMaryland residents attending

TotalTotal14142929Chesapeake CityChesapeake City4422GoltsGolts--11ElktonElkton--22GeorgetownGeorgetown--22Cecilton Cecilton 4466GalenaGalena331212WarwickWarwick3344CommunityCommunityTuesdayTuesdayMondayMonday

•• 13% of attendees from Maryland13% of attendees from Maryland


Project ScheduleProject Schedule20062006--20072007

•• Federal Approval of Selected Alternative Federal Approval of Selected Alternative Spring 2007Spring 2007

•• Selected Alternative / Final EISSelected Alternative / Final EISEarly 2007 Early 2007

•• Recommended Preferred Alternative Recommended Preferred Alternative

•• Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) available to the publicavailable to the public

•• Public Hearings/WorkshopsPublic Hearings/Workshops

Fall / Late 2006Fall / Late 2006

•• Bog Turtle Phase II and III Survey & ReportBog Turtle Phase II and III Survey & Report

•• Toll Diversion Working Group Toll Diversion Working Group SpringSpring--Summer 2006Summer 2006


Funding Status Funding Status •• 20052005--2007:2007: Funds are available for effort necessary to gain Federal Funds are available for effort necessary to gain Federal

approval of a selected alternativeapproval of a selected alternative

•• 2006 2006 :: DelDOT has requested General Assembly to authorize FY 2007 DelDOT has requested General Assembly to authorize FY 2007 funding for detailed engineering and property acquisition to profunding for detailed engineering and property acquisition to protect the tect the selected alignmentselected alignment

•• 20072007--2010:2010: Design and rightDesign and right--ofof--way acquisition likely to require 4 way acquisition likely to require 4 yearsyears

•• 20102010--2015:2015: 44--6 years required to construct the total project (about 16 6 years required to construct the total project (about 16 miles), under ideal conditions, if full funding is available miles), under ideal conditions, if full funding is available

•• 20102010--2020:2020: 77--10 years required to construct the total project should 10 years required to construct the total project should limited funding require phasing the construction of the projectlimited funding require phasing the construction of the project

•• $500 to $700 million $500 to $700 million –– estimated cost of new US 301 (2005 dollars)estimated cost of new US 301 (2005 dollars)•• DelDOTDelDOT’’s projected average annual capital program for FY 2006 to s projected average annual capital program for FY 2006 to

FY 2012 is $303 million FY 2012 is $303 million •• Toll Facility Toll Facility –– Proposed to fund a portion of the cost of new US 301Proposed to fund a portion of the cost of new US 301


DelDOT GoalsDelDOT Goals

•• DelDOT wants the users of new US 301 DelDOT wants the users of new US 301 to help pay for the new roadwayto help pay for the new roadway

•• DelDOT plans to optimize toll rates to: DelDOT plans to optimize toll rates to:

-- Maximize toll revenues, whileMaximize toll revenues, while

-- Keeping traffic (especially trucks) Keeping traffic (especially trucks) on US 301 on US 301


Comparison of US 301 and MD 213 Truck Comparison of US 301 and MD 213 Truck CharacteristicsCharacteristics

••Predominantly through trafficPredominantly through traffic

95% of truck traffic is destined to points 95% of truck traffic is destined to points northeast of the C&D Canalnortheast of the C&D Canal

••Predominantly commercial 18Predominantly commercial 18--wheelerswheelers

76% 5+ axles76% 5+ axles14% 3 or 414% 3 or 4--axlesaxles10% 210% 2--axle, 6axle, 6--tiretire

••Heavy daytime and nighttime Heavy daytime and nighttime operationsoperations

50% of truck trips between 5 PM and 6 AM50% of truck trips between 5 PM and 6 AM

US 301US 301 MD 213MD 213••Predominantly local trafficPredominantly local traffic

50 50 –– 60% of truck trips along MD 213 60% of truck trips along MD 213 have local destinationshave local destinations

••Predominantly 3Predominantly 3--4 Axle Dump Trucks4 Axle Dump Trucks3535--50% Dump Trucks50% Dump Trucks1515--20% commercial trailers20% commercial trailers

••Predominantly daytime tripsPredominantly daytime tripsOnly 20% of truck trips between 5 PM and Only 20% of truck trips between 5 PM and 6 AM6 AM

vs.vs.


US 301 Truck Characteristics US 301 Truck Characteristics –– GeneralGeneral•• Trucks on US 301Trucks on US 301**::

40% national trucking firms40% national trucking firms60% independent truckers60% independent truckers3535--40% use E40% use E--ZPassZPass

••95%95%****: Truck traffic is destined to : Truck traffic is destined to points northeast points northeast -- Wilmington, Wilmington, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, etc. etc.

••Truck Classification Data on US 301:Truck Classification Data on US 301:76% 5+ axles76% 5+ axles14% 3 or 414% 3 or 4--axlesaxles10% 210% 2--axle, 6axle, 6--tiretire

•• Frequency that Frequency that trucks use US 301trucks use US 301****::

25% Daily25% Daily43% Weekly43% Weekly16% Monthly16% Monthly

* 2004/2005 Windshield surveys** 2005 Truck traffic survey at DE/MD line

Project Area Truck RoutesProject Area Truck Routes

% of Total Truck Trips


US 301 Truck Characteristics US 301 Truck Characteristics –– Origins & DestinationsOrigins & Destinations

ORIGINS DESTINATIONS

Note: Note: Truck traffic surveyed Truck traffic surveyed at US 301 travel plaza near at US 301 travel plaza near the DE/MD State linethe DE/MD State line

•• 92% of trucks on US 301 have 92% of trucks on US 301 have origins outside of Delaware, with origins outside of Delaware, with New Jersey being the most New Jersey being the most common origin. common origin.

•• Only 10% of trucks on US 301 Only 10% of trucks on US 301 have destinations within have destinations within Delaware. Virginia is the most Delaware. Virginia is the most common destination for trucks on common destination for trucks on US 301 passing through Delaware.US 301 passing through Delaware.


Current Travel Times and Tolls Current Travel Times and Tolls -- II--95/US 50 to I95/US 50 to I--95/SR 195/SR 1

95

95301

30150

I-95 / I-695 / I-895 (Harbor Crossings):

Northbound & Southbound:Auto: $25-axle Truck: $10

I-95 / I-695 / I-895 (Harbor Crossings):


I-95 (Perryville Plaza) & US 40 (Hatem Bridge):

NorthboundAuto: $55-axle Truck: $20Southbound: $0

I-95 (Perryville Plaza) & US 40 (Hatem Bridge):

NorthboundAuto: $55-axle Truck: $20Southbound: $0

95

I-95 (Newark Plaza):


I-95 (Newark Plaza):


NORTHBOUNDI-95 Totals:Auto = $105-axle Trucks = $38

US 301 Totals:Auto = $2.505-axle Trucks = $10

Savings on US 301:Auto = $7.505-axle Trucks = $28

SOUTHBOUNDI-95 Totals:Auto = $55-axle Trucks = $18

US 301 Totals:Auto = $05-axle Trucks = $0

Savings on US 301:Auto = $55-axle Trucks = $18

US 50 / US 301 (Bay Bridge):

Northbound:Auto: $2.505-axle Truck: $10Southbound: $0

US 50 / US 301 (Bay Bridge):

Northbound:Auto: $2.505-axle Truck: $10Southbound: $0

Existing Travel TimesExisting Travel TimesAMAM PMPM

II--95: 95: 109 min.109 min. 98 min.98 min.US 301: US 301: 112 min.112 min. 113 min.113 min.

3 to 15 minutes 3 to 15 minutes faster on Ifaster on I--9595

• Long-haul truckers can currently save between 3 and 15 minutes by using I-95 between Wilmington, DE and Washington, DC.

• Long-haul truckers can save between $18 and $28* in tolls by using US 301 between Wilmington, DE and Washington, DC.

*For frequent users, who qualify for toll discounts, the toll savings on US 301 may be less


Potential Traffic Diversions Potential Traffic Diversions -- RegionalRegionalClosely examined potential regional diversions between IClosely examined potential regional diversions between I--95 and an improved US 95 and an improved US 301 (2030 Forecasts) using a 301 (2030 Forecasts) using a ““multimulti--statestate”” traffic model developed for DelDOT traffic model developed for DelDOT (including components of a model under development for MdTA) whi(including components of a model under development for MdTA) which includes Ich includes I--95 95 from Washington, DC to Wilmington, DEfrom Washington, DC to Wilmington, DE

2030 No2030 No--Build US 301 vs. Build US 301Build US 301 vs. Build US 301-- Regional Diversions Regional Diversions ----> >

moderate shift expected moderate shift expected between Ibetween I--95 and US 301 95 and US 301 as a result of new US 301as a result of new US 301

301

30150 Less than 1%

decrease

95

95

95

3% Decrease

301

30150 4% Increase

95

95

95

Less than 0.5% Increase

2030 Build US 301 2030 Build US 301 –– Toll vs. NonToll vs. Non--TollToll-- Regional Diversions Regional Diversions ----> Very little shift expected between > Very little shift expected between

II--95 and US 301 as a result of toll rates on new US 30195 and US 301 as a result of toll rates on new US 301


MD 213 Traffic CharacteristicsMD 213 Traffic Characteristics

WeekdayWeekdayVolumeVolume

87% Auto87% Auto 12,75012,7501% Bus1% Bus 14014012% Trucks 12% Trucks

4% 24% 2--axleaxle 6606604% 3&44% 3&4--axleaxle 5505504% Tractor Trailer4% Tractor Trailer 520520


82% Auto82% Auto 4,8204,8201% Bus1% Bus 505017% Trucks17% Trucks

8% 28% 2--axle axle 4604604% 3&44% 3&4--axle axle 2402405% Tractor Trailer5% Tractor Trailer 310310


81% Auto81% Auto 3,2703,2701% Bus1% Bus 404018% Trucks18% Trucks

7% 27% 2--axle axle 2802804% 3&44% 3&4--axle axle 1401407% Tractor Trailer 7% Tractor Trailer 280280

Truck TypeTruck Type50% Dump Trucks50% Dump Trucks15% Delivery / Sm. Box15% Delivery / Sm. Box10% Farm Related10% Farm Related15% Tanker & Box Trailer 15% Tanker & Box Trailer 10% Other 10% Other

Truck TypeTruck Type35% Dump Trucks35% Dump Trucks10% Delivery / Sm. Box10% Delivery / Sm. Box20% Farm Related20% Farm Related20% Tanker & Box Trailer20% Tanker & Box Trailer15% Other15% Other

• Commercial "box-trailer" 18-wheelers account for between 15% and 20% of the total truck traffic on MD 213.

• Dump trucks account for between 35% and 50% of the truck traffic on MD 213, depending on location.

• 2, 3, & 4-axle trucks make up approximately two-thirds of the truck traffic on MD 213.

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MD 213 Accident HistoryMD 213 Accident History

•• Accident data from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005 Accident data from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005 for MD 313 and MD 213, from US 301 to US 40, was obtained for MD 313 and MD 213, from US 301 to US 40, was obtained from the MSHA Office of Traffic and Safety. During this from the MSHA Office of Traffic and Safety. During this period:period:-- 204 accidents were reported on MD 313 and MD 213, resulting in:204 accidents were reported on MD 313 and MD 213, resulting in:

165 Injuries165 Injuries

7 Fatalities (all on MD 213 between the Kent County Line and US 7 Fatalities (all on MD 213 between the Kent County Line and US 40)40)

-- 17 accidents (8.3%) involved trucks17 accidents (8.3%) involved trucks

-- RearRear--end, fixed object, angle, and headend, fixed object, angle, and head--on collisions were the four on collisions were the four most common accident typesmost common accident types


MD 213 Truck Characteristics MD 213 Truck Characteristics –– Origins & DestinationsOrigins & Destinations

48% to/from Elkton•47% 5-axle•40% Dump•6% Box

48% to/from Elkton•47% 5-axle•40% Dump•6% Box

51% “Local”

51% “Local” 1%

to/from MD 310

1% to/from MD 310

64% “Local”

64% “Local”

58% to/from Elkton•87% Dump•10% Box

58% to/from Elkton•87% Dump•10% Box41%

“Local”41%

“Local”

1% to/from US 301

1% to/from US 301

2

Site 1(Galena, MD)

1

3

25% to/from US 301•52% 5-axle•37% Dump•8% Box

25% to/from US 301•52% 5-axle•37% Dump•8% Box

11% to/from MD 310•7% 5-axle•80% Dump•12% Box

11% to/from MD 310•7% 5-axle•80% Dump•12% Box

•• Results from May 2006 Truck OriginResults from May 2006 Truck Origin--Destination Study at 3 locations on MD 213Destination Study at 3 locations on MD 213-- Of the Of the trucktruck traffic passing through Galena, MD, about half is "through" tratraffic passing through Galena, MD, about half is "through" traffic headed to/from US 40 or Iffic headed to/from US 40 or I--95 in the Elkton area. 95 in the Elkton area.

The remaining half is heading to / from points along MD 213. The remaining half is heading to / from points along MD 213. -- A significant portion of the A significant portion of the dump truckdump truck traffic on MD 213 in the Elkton area is heading to / from MD 31traffic on MD 213 in the Elkton area is heading to / from MD 310 (Cayots Corner Road), 0 (Cayots Corner Road),

which connects to SR 896 / US 301 in Delaware. which connects to SR 896 / US 301 in Delaware.

Site 2(MD 310)

Site 3(Elkton, MD)


Comparison of US 301 and MD 213 Truck Comparison of US 301 and MD 213 Truck CharacteristicsCharacteristics

••Predominantly through trafficPredominantly through traffic

95% of truck traffic is destined to points 95% of truck traffic is destined to points northeast of the C&D Canalnortheast of the C&D Canal

••Predominantly commercial 18Predominantly commercial 18--wheelerswheelers

76% 5+ axles76% 5+ axles14% 3 or 414% 3 or 4--axlesaxles10% 210% 2--axle, 6axle, 6--tiretire

••Heavy daytime and nighttime Heavy daytime and nighttime operationsoperations

50% of truck trips between 5 PM and 6 AM50% of truck trips between 5 PM and 6 AM

US 301US 301 MD 213MD 213••Predominantly local trafficPredominantly local traffic

50 50 –– 60% of truck trips along MD 213 60% of truck trips along MD 213 have local destinationshave local destinations

••Predominantly 3Predominantly 3--4 Axle Dump Trucks4 Axle Dump Trucks3535--50% Dump Trucks50% Dump Trucks1515--20% commercial trailers20% commercial trailers

••Predominantly daytime tripsPredominantly daytime tripsOnly 20% of truck trips between 5 PM and Only 20% of truck trips between 5 PM and 6 AM6 AM

vs.vs.


Factors That Will Discourage Traffic from Using MD 213Factors That Will Discourage Traffic from Using MD 213

•• Compared to the future (new) US 301 route, Compared to the future (new) US 301 route, MD 213 is much less attractive as a travel route forMD 213 is much less attractive as a travel route for trucks:trucks:

Prevailing speeds on MD 213 (2Prevailing speeds on MD 213 (2--lane road) are lower than on new US lane road) are lower than on new US 301 (4301 (4--lane freeway)lane freeway)For trucks, virtually no ability to pass slower vehicles on MD 2For trucks, virtually no ability to pass slower vehicles on MD 21313

MD 213 CHARACTERISTICS / CONSTRAINTSMD 213 CHARACTERISTICS / CONSTRAINTS




Prevailing speeds on MD 213 (2Prevailing speeds on MD 213 (2--lane road) lower than on new US 301 lane road) lower than on new US 301 (4(4--lane freeway)lane freeway)For trucks, virtually no ability to pass slower vehicles on MD 2For trucks, virtually no ability to pass slower vehicles on MD 21313Multiple locations with even lower speed limits:Multiple locations with even lower speed limits:

Speed limit: 25 mph within Galena Speed limit: 30 mph within Georgetown and CeciltonSpeed limit: 35 mph approaching US 40 (Elkton)







Several (7) Traffic signals along MD 213Several (7) Traffic signals along MD 2134 south of canal, 4 south of canal, 3 north of canal (some without left turn lanes 3 north of canal (some without left turn lanes –– adding to delay)adding to delay)15 additional signals on US 40 and SR 896 between MD 213 and I15 additional signals on US 40 and SR 896 between MD 213 and I--95 95

-- Heavy trucks are slow to accelerate from stopHeavy trucks are slow to accelerate from stop




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Drawbridge at Sassafras River (with steep grades on either side)Drawbridge at Sassafras River (with steep grades on either side)Approximately 3,800 openings per yearApproximately 3,800 openings per yearMajority of openings occur between April and OctoberMajority of openings occur between April and October


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Canal Bridge has steep grades and no shouldersCanal Bridge has steep grades and no shoulders


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Canal Bridge has steep grades and no shouldersCanal Bridge has steep grades and no shouldersNo access control & No access control & numerous driveways and side streets on MD 213numerous driveways and side streets on MD 213

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Canal Bridge has steep grades and no shouldersCanal Bridge has steep grades and no shouldersNo access control & No access control & numerous driveways and side streets on MD 213numerous driveways and side streets on MD 213No capacity related improvements currently funded for MD 213, MDNo capacity related improvements currently funded for MD 213, MD310 or US 40 (between MD 213 and SR 896)310 or US 40 (between MD 213 and SR 896)


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Factors That Will Encourage Traffic to Use New US 301Factors That Will Encourage Traffic to Use New US 301

US 301, IUS 301, I--95 & SR 1 ENHANCEMENTS95 & SR 1 ENHANCEMENTS•• DelDOT will provide roadway improvements to keep traffic on new DelDOT will provide roadway improvements to keep traffic on new US US

301 (US 301 to SR 1 / I301 (US 301 to SR 1 / I--95 (Christiana Mall) ):95 (Christiana Mall) ):

New Expressway New Expressway ––New 4New 4--lane US 301 (55 lane US 301 (55 –– 65 mph) from MD/DE 65 mph) from MD/DE line to SR 1, south of C&D Canal line to SR 1, south of C&D Canal –– No traffic signals & highway No traffic signals & highway speed Espeed E--ZPass toll facility (no stopping to pay toll with EZPass toll facility (no stopping to pay toll with E--ZPass)ZPass)





New Expressway New Expressway ––New 4New 4--lane US 301 (55 lane US 301 (55 –– 65 mph) from MD/DE 65 mph) from MD/DE line to SR 1, south of C&D Canal line to SR 1, south of C&D Canal –– No traffic signals & highway No traffic signals & highway speed speed EE--ZPassZPass toll facility (no stopping to pay toll with toll facility (no stopping to pay toll with EE--ZPassZPass))

SR 1 is an expressway from south of C&D Canal to ISR 1 is an expressway from south of C&D Canal to I--95 95 (existing)(existing)






SR 1 is an expressway from south of C&D Canal to ISR 1 is an expressway from south of C&D Canal to I--95 95 (existing)(existing)

SR 1 is scheduled to be widened from US 13/SR 1 split to ISR 1 is scheduled to be widened from US 13/SR 1 split to I--95 95 (2010(2010--2030)2030)






SR 1 is an expressway from south of C&D Canal to ISR 1 is an expressway from south of C&D Canal to I--95 (existing)95 (existing)


II--95 / SR 1 interchange (Christiana Mall) is scheduled for 95 / SR 1 interchange (Christiana Mall) is scheduled for reconstruction (2009reconstruction (2009--2011)2011)









II--95 is scheduled to be widened (5th lane in each direction) from 95 is scheduled to be widened (5th lane in each direction) from SR 1 to ISR 1 to I--95 / I95 / I--495 (2007495 (2007--2008)2008)










II--95 is scheduled to be widened to provide 2/3 lane collector95 is scheduled to be widened to provide 2/3 lane collector--distributor roads (2015distributor roads (2015--2030)2030)



US 301, IUS 301, I--95 & SR 1 ENHANCEMENTS95 & SR 1 ENHANCEMENTS•• DelDOT will provide roadway improvements to keep traffic on DelDOT will provide roadway improvements to keep traffic on

new US 301 (US 301 to SR 1 / Inew US 301 (US 301 to SR 1 / I--95 (Christiana Mall) ):95 (Christiana Mall) ):New Expressway New Expressway ––New 4New 4--lane US 301 (55 lane US 301 (55 –– 65 mph) from MD/DE 65 mph) from MD/DE line to SR 1, south of C&D Canal line to SR 1, south of C&D Canal –– No traffic signals & highway No traffic signals & highway speed speed EE--ZPassZPass toll facility (no stopping to pay toll with toll facility (no stopping to pay toll with EE--ZPassZPass))





II--95 is scheduled to be widened to provide 2/3 lane collector95 is scheduled to be widened to provide 2/3 lane collector--distributor roads (2015distributor roads (2015--2030)2030)

•• DelDOTDelDOT’’s nears near--term/ longterm/ long--term program focuses on keeping term program focuses on keeping traffic on New US 301traffic on New US 301



•• Reduced travel time by Reduced travel time by staying on New US 301staying on New US 301

•• Currently, about Currently, about 1010 minutes minutes faster to stay on US 301faster to stay on US 301

•• By 2030, with new US 301, By 2030, with new US 301, about 30 about 30 minutes faster to minutes faster to stay on Improved US 301stay on Improved US 301

US 301 to SR 1 to US 301 to SR 1 to II--95 / SR 1 (Christiana Mall)95 / SR 1 (Christiana Mall)

VersusVersusUS 301 to MD 313 to US 301 to MD 313 to MD 213 to US 40 to MD 213 to US 40 to

SR 896 to ISR 896 to I--95 to I95 to I--95 / SR 195 / SR 1

TRAVEL TIME SAVINGSTRAVEL TIME SAVINGSMD 213 vs. US 301MD 213 vs. US 301

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•• Increased price of gasoline and diesel Increased price of gasoline and diesel fuel (Currently $3+ per gallon)fuel (Currently $3+ per gallon)-- 8.5 miles shorter trip on New US 301 8.5 miles shorter trip on New US 301 (1(1--2 2

gallons @ 5 mpg; 2000 national avg.)gallons @ 5 mpg; 2000 national avg.)

-- Reduced speed zones, traffic signals and Reduced speed zones, traffic signals and steep grades on MD 213 will all burn steep grades on MD 213 will all burn more fuelmore fuel

-- Reduction in fuel costs helps offset tollReduction in fuel costs helps offset toll

FUEL COSTS SAVINGSFUEL COSTS SAVINGS



•• High use of EHigh use of E--ZPass on US 301, combined with new toll plaza that will ZPass on US 301, combined with new toll plaza that will include highway speed Einclude highway speed E--ZPass lanes (similar to SR 1 toll plazas at Dover & ZPass lanes (similar to SR 1 toll plazas at Dover & Biddles Corner)Biddles Corner)-- Currently, at least 35Currently, at least 35--40% truck E40% truck E--ZPass on US 301 (per 2005 survey) ZPass on US 301 (per 2005 survey) -- EE--ZPass use likely to increase by time US 301 toll facility is opeZPass use likely to increase by time US 301 toll facility is operational (2015 to 2020)rational (2015 to 2020)

NOTE: INOTE: I--95 Newark toll plaza 95 Newark toll plaza –– truck Etruck E--ZPass use has continued to increase over the past ZPass use has continued to increase over the past five years five years –– Currently at 60% to 70%Currently at 60% to 70%

EE--ZPASS USE ZPASS USE –– HIGHWAY SPEED PLAZA HIGHWAY SPEED PLAZA



•• Long distance nature of most truck Long distance nature of most truck trips on US 301trips on US 301-- 40% travel through 2 or more states40% travel through 2 or more states

•• Significant number of commercially Significant number of commercially owned trucksowned trucks-- may not be as sensitive to tollsmay not be as sensitive to tolls

NATURE OF TRUCK TRIPS / OWNERSHIPNATURE OF TRUCK TRIPS / OWNERSHIP

Note:• On October 2005, tolls at the Newark Plaza rose by 60% for trucks ($5 to $8 for an 18-wheeler,

6AM to 10PM)• Despite the increase, 5-months of before/after data (10/04 - 3/05 vs. 10/05 - 3/06) shows truck

volumes have remained constant!• Data also shows that almost no diversion has occurred around the plaza on local roads

(with dedicated enforcement)


Preliminary Traffic AnalysisPreliminary Traffic Analysis

•• Presented preliminary results of toll diversion analysis at CeciPresented preliminary results of toll diversion analysis at Cecilton and lton and Galena meetingsGalena meetings

•• Preliminary results indicated a very broad range in the number oPreliminary results indicated a very broad range in the number of f potential truck diversions, potential truck diversions, when comparing toll and no toll for a new when comparing toll and no toll for a new 44--lane limited access US 301 in Delawarelane limited access US 301 in Delaware

RouteRoute Preliminary RangePreliminary Range-- MD 213 (60%) MD 213 (60%) = = 360 360 -- 1,320 vpd1,320 vpd

-- Caldwell Corner Road (10%) =Caldwell Corner Road (10%) = 60 60 -- 220 vpd220 vpd

-- MD 291 / DE 6 (20%) = MD 291 / DE 6 (20%) = 120 120 -- 440vpd440vpd

-- MD 300 / DE 300 (10%) = MD 300 / DE 300 (10%) = 60 60 -- 220 vpd220 vpd

•• These results came from a regional traffic model, which had not These results came from a regional traffic model, which had not yet yet undergone detailed calibration along the MD 213 corridorundergone detailed calibration along the MD 213 corridor

Vpd = Vehicles per DayVpd = Vehicles per Day


Traffic Analysis Traffic Analysis –– Potential Truck Restrictions in Potential Truck Restrictions in DelawareDelaware

•• Restrictions were also assumed to be Restrictions were also assumed to be in place when developing projections in place when developing projections for truck diversions on US 301for truck diversions on US 301

•• Trucks will have few nearby local Trucks will have few nearby local route choices due to the network of route choices due to the network of proposed truck restrictions:proposed truck restrictions:

•• No Trucks over 3 axles:No Trucks over 3 axles:-- Bunker Hill RoadBunker Hill Road-- MiddleneckMiddleneck RoadRoad-- Warwick RoadWarwick Road-- Strawberry LaneStrawberry Lane-- Levels RoadLevels Road-- Green Giant RoadGreen Giant Road-- Caldwell Corner RoadCaldwell Corner Road-- Ebenezer Church RoadEbenezer Church Road-- Lloyd Lloyd GuessfordGuessford RoadRoad

Weight Limit3-axle21 T4-axle26 T5-axle32 T

Weight Limit3-axle21 T4-axle26 T5-axle32 T

Restricted BridgeS.U.: 18,000 lbs.

Combination: 32,000 lbs.

Restricted BridgeS.U.: 18,000 lbs.

Combination: 32,000 lbs.

No Thru TrucksOver 1 Ton

No Thru TrucksOver 1 Ton

Weight Limit3-axle28 T4-axle31 T

Weight Limit3-axle28 T4-axle31 T

301

1

1301

22

11

22

33

44

55

66

77

88

11

33

4455

66

88

99

77

99

LEGENDExisting Restriction

Proposed Restriction

LEGENDLEGENDExisting RestrictionExisting Restriction

Proposed RestrictionProposed Restriction


Traffic Forecasting BasicsTraffic Forecasting Basics

Existing Land Use and Existing Land Use and Population DataPopulation Data

Existing Transportation Existing Transportation NetworkNetwork

Refine Model to Better Match Refine Model to Better Match Existing Traffic Count Volumes as Existing Traffic Count Volumes as

Closely as PossibleClosely as Possible

2030 Model Output2030 Model Output

Step 1: Develop a Base Model Replicating Existing Conditions Step 1: Develop a Base Model Replicating Existing Conditions

Step 2: Using that Model, Develop Future (2030) Traffic ProjectStep 2: Using that Model, Develop Future (2030) Traffic Projections ions

2030 Approved Land Use and 2030 Approved Land Use and Population Projections*Population Projections*

Transportation Network Plus all Transportation Network Plus all Committed Transportation ProjectsCommitted Transportation Projects

Many Many Iterations Iterations

Many Many Iterations Iterations

**Developed and approved by WILMAPCODeveloped and approved by WILMAPCO


Refined / Detailed Traffic AnalysisRefined / Detailed Traffic Analysis

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•• Since the Since the CeciltonCecilton and Galena meetings, the US and Galena meetings, the US 301 Project Team has refined the traffic model / 301 Project Team has refined the traffic model / analysis to consider the following factors:analysis to consider the following factors:-- MD 213 ConstraintsMD 213 Constraints

-- Travel Time Savings Travel Time Savings

-- US 301, IUS 301, I--95 & SR 1 Improvements95 & SR 1 Improvements

-- EE--ZPass Use ZPass Use ––Highway Speed Plaza Highway Speed Plaza

-- Nature of Truck Trips / OwnershipNature of Truck Trips / Ownership

-- Fuel Costs SavingsFuel Costs Savings


Refined / Detailed Traffic Analysis Refined / Detailed Traffic Analysis –– Model CalibrationModel Calibration•• Since the Cecilton and Galena meetings, the regional model has Since the Cecilton and Galena meetings, the regional model has been been

calibrated and resulting traffic projections for 2006 now betcalibrated and resulting traffic projections for 2006 now better match ter match the actual existing 2006 traffic volumesthe actual existing 2006 traffic volumes

Date Auto Truck Total

04/05/2006 12,807(87.4%)

1,847 (12.6%) 14,654

MODEL2003

12,560(87.0%)

1,870( 13.0%)

14,430

Location : MD 213 north of MD 285

Location: MD 213(North of Cecilton)Date Auto Truck Total

8/14/2002 –8/15/2002

5,586(89.3%)

671(10.7%) 6,256

Model 2003

5,140(88.9%)

640(11.1%) 5,780


Refined / Detailed Traffic Analysis Refined / Detailed Traffic Analysis ––Independent ReviewIndependent Review•• Following the Following the CeciltonCecilton and Galena meetings, MSHA hired Gannett Fleming to conduct and Galena meetings, MSHA hired Gannett Fleming to conduct

an independent review of the traffic projections for an independent review of the traffic projections for DelDOTDelDOT’’ss US 301 Project.US 301 Project.-- Based on their evaluation to date, Gannett Fleming generally conBased on their evaluation to date, Gannett Fleming generally concurs with curs with DelDOTDelDOT’’ss

modeling process modeling process

-- Gannett Fleming provided a number of comments regarding suggesteGannett Fleming provided a number of comments regarding suggested model d model refinementsrefinements

-- DelDOT is also in the process of updating their model (by late SDelDOT is also in the process of updating their model (by late Summer 2006):ummer 2006):Improved detail for MD portion of modelImproved detail for MD portion of model

Updated approved land use projections (approved in Spring 2006)Updated approved land use projections (approved in Spring 2006)

-- DelDOTDelDOT’’ss updating of the model is expected to address Gannett Flemingupdating of the model is expected to address Gannett Fleming’’s commentss comments

-- The final projections used in the EIS will incorporate these refThe final projections used in the EIS will incorporate these refinementsinements

-- Based on collective engineering judgment of 3 firms (RK&K, URS &Based on collective engineering judgment of 3 firms (RK&K, URS & Gannett Fleming):Gannett Fleming):Final projections are expected to differ from current projectionFinal projections are expected to differ from current projections by less than 20%s by less than 20%

Most likely effect of model refinements is a decrease in projectMost likely effect of model refinements is a decrease in projected diversions on MD 213ed diversions on MD 213

-- Therefore, the conclusions drawn from the current forecasts and Therefore, the conclusions drawn from the current forecasts and the mitigation measures the mitigation measures developed by the Working Group should remain validdeveloped by the Working Group should remain valid

-- Should final projections differ more than expected, the Working Should final projections differ more than expected, the Working Group will be informedGroup will be informed


MD 213 Truck Diversions MD 213 Truck Diversions –– Preliminary vs. RefinedPreliminary vs. Refined

•• Definition Definition -- At the Cecilton and Galena meetings, the Project Team At the Cecilton and Galena meetings, the Project Team

defined a defined a ““diversiondiversion”” as the as the difference between Toll and difference between Toll and No Toll volumes for a new 4No Toll volumes for a new 4--lane limitedlane limited--access US 301 in access US 301 in DelawareDelaware

-- However, no comparison had previously been However, no comparison had previously been made to a nomade to a no--build conditionbuild condition

-- The following slides compare a No Build option with a The following slides compare a No Build option with a new 4new 4--lane limited access US 301 in Delawarelane limited access US 301 in Delaware


Traffic Summary Traffic Summary -- NoNo--Build vs. BuildBuild vs. Build•• MD 213, North of MD 213, North of CeciltonCecilton & South of MD 310:& South of MD 310:

New US 301 would significantly reduce auto traffic on New US 301 would significantly reduce auto traffic on MD 213 and would slightly increase truck MD 213 and would slightly increase truck traffic on MD 213, as compared to the Notraffic on MD 213, as compared to the No--BuildBuild

•• MD 330, Between US 301 and DE State Line:MD 330, Between US 301 and DE State Line:

New US 301 would reduce auto traffic by New US 301 would reduce auto traffic by approximately 500 approximately 500 vpdvpd, but would increase truck , but would increase truck traffic by between 300 and 400 traffic by between 300 and 400 vpdvpd as compared to as compared to the Nothe No--BuildBuild

•• MD 282 (MD 282 (CeciltonCecilton--Warwick Rd.) in Warwick, MD:Warwick Rd.) in Warwick, MD:

New US 301 would basically triple New US 301 would basically triple autoauto traffic traffic (1,650 to 5,200 (1,650 to 5,200 –– 6,000), the results of local traffic 6,000), the results of local traffic avoiding the US 301 toll. Much of this increase avoiding the US 301 toll. Much of this increase is traffic that shifts from MD 213, under the is traffic that shifts from MD 213, under the NoNo--Build, to Warwick Road with a New US 301 Build, to Warwick Road with a New US 301

Truck traffic in the Warwick area is limited to Truck traffic in the Warwick area is limited to only local trucks due to the proposed truck only local trucks due to the proposed truck restrictionsrestrictions

Scenario Total Volume Trucks Autos

Existing 5,440 957 4,483

2030 No-Build 8,700 1,400 7,2002030 Toll 5,600 - 5,900 1,400 - 1,600 4,200 - 4,300

MD 213 (North of Cecilton & South of MD 310)


Existing 2,375 190 2,185

2030 No-Build 1,650 0 1,6502030 Toll 5,200 - 6,000 0 5,200 - 6,000

MD 282 (Cecilton-Warwick Rd) in Warwick


Existing 10,252 2,768 7,484

2030 No-Build 18,700 3,200 15,5002030 Toll 18,800 - 19,700 3,600 - 3,900 15,200 - 15,800

US 301 (@ MD / DE Stateline)


Existing 1,388 283 1,105

2030 No-Build 2,900 800 2,1002030 Toll 2,600 - 2,800 1,100 - 1,200 1,500 - 1,600

MD 330, Between Massey and MD / DE Stateline


US 301 Traffic at MD/DE Line US 301 Traffic at MD/DE Line -- No Build vs. BuildNo Build vs. Build

US 301 at MD/DE Line: Trucks and AutosUS 301 at MD/DE Line: Trucks and Autos

•• By 2030, under a NoBy 2030, under a No--Build alternative:Build alternative:-- Total daily traffic on US 301 is projected to Total daily traffic on US 301 is projected to

significantly increase from todaysignificantly increase from today’’s volume of s volume of 10,252 to 18,700 in 2030 under No Build.10,252 to 18,700 in 2030 under No Build.

-- Daily truck volumes are projected to increase less Daily truck volumes are projected to increase less rapidly from todayrapidly from today’’s volume of 2,768 to 3,200 in s volume of 2,768 to 3,200 in 2030 under No Build.2030 under No Build.

•• By 2030, assuming a new 4By 2030, assuming a new 4--lane US 301 in lane US 301 in Delaware with a toll at the MD / DE Stateline:Delaware with a toll at the MD / DE Stateline:

-- Total daily traffic on New US 301 is Total daily traffic on New US 301 is projected to be slightly greater (18,800 projected to be slightly greater (18,800 --19,700) than the No19,700) than the No--Build (18,700) Build (18,700)

-- Total daily truck traffic on New US 301 is Total daily truck traffic on New US 301 is projected to be greater (3,600 projected to be greater (3,600 –– 3,900) than 3,900) than the No Build (3,200).the No Build (3,200).

213


Existing 10,252 2,768 7,484

2030 No-Build 18,700 3,200 15,5002030 Toll 18,800 - 19,700 3,600 - 3,900 15,200 - 15,800



MD 213 Traffic Diversions MD 213 Traffic Diversions –– No Build vs. BuildNo Build vs. BuildMD 213 North of MD 213 North of CeciltonCecilton & South of MD 310: & South of MD 310:

Trucks and Autos Trucks and Autos •• By 2030, under a NoBy 2030, under a No--Build alternative:Build alternative:

-- Total daily traffic on MD 213 is projected to increase significaTotal daily traffic on MD 213 is projected to increase significantly ntly from todayfrom today’’s volume of 5,440 to 8,700 in 2030 under No Build.s volume of 5,440 to 8,700 in 2030 under No Build.

-- Truck volumes are projected to increase from todayTruck volumes are projected to increase from today’’s volume of s volume of 957 to 1,400 in 2030 under No Build.957 to 1,400 in 2030 under No Build.

-- A portion of the projected increase results from congestion on UA portion of the projected increase results from congestion on US S 301 in Delaware in 2030 under the No Build, causing traffic to s301 in Delaware in 2030 under the No Build, causing traffic to shift hift from US 301 to MD 213. from US 301 to MD 213.

•• By 2030, a new 4By 2030, a new 4--lane US 301 in Delaware with a toll at thelane US 301 in Delaware with a toll at theMD / DE Stateline:MD / DE Stateline:-- With additional capacity on US 301 through Delaware, a With additional capacity on US 301 through Delaware, a

significant portion of the traffic on MD 213 in 2030 significant portion of the traffic on MD 213 in 2030 under the Nounder the No--Build is projected to shift back to the US Build is projected to shift back to the US 301 corridor.301 corridor.

-- The total traffic on MD 213 in year 2030, assuming a The total traffic on MD 213 in year 2030, assuming a new US 301, is projected to be significantly less (5,600 new US 301, is projected to be significantly less (5,600 ––5,900) than under the No5,900) than under the No--Build alternative (8,700).Build alternative (8,700).

-- Truck traffic on MD 213 in year 2030, assuming a new US Truck traffic on MD 213 in year 2030, assuming a new US 301, is projected to be between 1,400 301, is projected to be between 1,400 vpdvpd and 1,600 and 1,600 vpdvpd, , as compared to a Noas compared to a No--Build volume of 1,400 Build volume of 1,400 vpdvpd, no , no change and an increase of 200 change and an increase of 200 vpdvpd, respectively, respectively


Existing 5,440 957 4,483

2030 No-Build 8,700 1,400 7,2002030 Toll 5,600 - 5,900 1,400 - 1,600 4,200 - 4,300



MD 330 Traffic Diversions MD 330 Traffic Diversions –– No Build vs. BuildNo Build vs. BuildMD 330 Between US 301 and MD / DE Line: MD 330 Between US 301 and MD / DE Line:

Trucks and AutosTrucks and Autos•• By 2030, under a NoBy 2030, under a No--Build alternative:Build alternative:

-- Total daily traffic on MD 330 is projected to increase Total daily traffic on MD 330 is projected to increase significantly from todaysignificantly from today’’s volume of 1,388 to 2,900 in s volume of 1,388 to 2,900 in 2030 under No Build2030 under No Build

-- Truck volumes are projected to increase significantly Truck volumes are projected to increase significantly from todayfrom today’’s volume of 283 to 800 in 2030 under No s volume of 283 to 800 in 2030 under No BuildBuild

•• By 2030, assuming a new 4By 2030, assuming a new 4--lane US 301 in lane US 301 in Delaware with a toll at the MD / DE Stateline:Delaware with a toll at the MD / DE Stateline:-- The total traffic on MD 330 in year 2030, The total traffic on MD 330 in year 2030,

assuming New US 301, is projected to be less assuming New US 301, is projected to be less (2,600 (2,600 –– 2,800) than under No Build (2,900).2,800) than under No Build (2,900).

-- Truck traffic on MD 330 in year 2030, assuming Truck traffic on MD 330 in year 2030, assuming New US 301, is projected to be greater (1,100 New US 301, is projected to be greater (1,100 ––1,200) than the No Build (800).1,200) than the No Build (800).


Existing 1,388 283 1,105

2030 No-Build 2,900 800 2,1002030 Toll 2,600 - 2,800 1,100 - 1,200 1,500 - 1,600



Auto DiversionsAuto Diversions

•• Auto diversion routesAuto diversion routes-- MD 213MD 213-- Sassafras RoadSassafras Road-- Warwick RoadWarwick Road-- Strawberry LaneStrawberry Lane-- Levels RoadLevels Road

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•• Auto Diversions Auto Diversions ---->> The most The most likely diversion routeslikely diversion routes appear appear toto be the nearby parallel be the nearby parallel routes (Sassafras Road and routes (Sassafras Road and Warwick Road) Warwick Road)


MD 282 MD 282 CeciltonCecilton--Warwick Road Traffic Warwick Road Traffic Diversions Diversions -- No Build vs. BuildNo Build vs. Build

MD 282 (MD 282 (CeciltonCecilton--Warwick Road) in Warwick: Warwick Road) in Warwick: Trucks and AutosTrucks and Autos

•• By 2030, under a NoBy 2030, under a No--Build alternative:Build alternative:

-- Total daily traffic on Total daily traffic on CeciltonCecilton--Warwick Road is Warwick Road is projected to decrease slightly from todayprojected to decrease slightly from today’’s volume s volume of 2,375 to 1,650 in 2030 under No Buildof 2,375 to 1,650 in 2030 under No Build

•• By 2030, assuming a new 4By 2030, assuming a new 4--lane US 301 in lane US 301 in Delaware with a toll at the MD / DE Stateline:Delaware with a toll at the MD / DE Stateline:

-- Total daily traffic on Total daily traffic on CeciltonCecilton--Warwick Road Warwick Road with New US 301 is projected to be with New US 301 is projected to be significantly greater (5,200 significantly greater (5,200 –– 6,000) than 6,000) than the No Build (1,650). Much of this increase the No Build (1,650). Much of this increase is auto traffic shifting from MD 213 under is auto traffic shifting from MD 213 under the Nothe No--Build to the Warwick Road corridor Build to the Warwick Road corridor with New US 301with New US 301

-- With the toll on US 301 at the State line, With the toll on US 301 at the State line, some local auto traffic is using the some local auto traffic is using the CeciltonCecilton--Warwick Road corridorWarwick Road corridor


Existing 2,375 190 2,185

2030 No-Build 1,650 0 1,6502030 Toll 5,200 - 6,000 0 5,200 - 6,000



MD 282 (MD 282 (CeciltonCecilton--Warwick Road) Traffic Warwick Road) Traffic Diversions Diversions -- No Build vs. BuildNo Build vs. Build

MD 282 (MD 282 (CeciltonCecilton--Warwick Road): Trucks Warwick Road): Trucks and Autosand Autos

•• Detailed analysis indicates that:Detailed analysis indicates that:-- Warwick Road Traffic Includes, approximately:Warwick Road Traffic Includes, approximately:

13% Diverted Through Traffic and13% Diverted Through Traffic and

87% Local Traffic87% Local Traffic

-- Very little traffic is projected to turn off US 301, Very little traffic is projected to turn off US 301, bypass toll plaza and get back on US 301 at bypass toll plaza and get back on US 301 at Levels Road (Reduced Toll)Levels Road (Reduced Toll)

-- Projected traffic using Warwick Road to reach Projected traffic using Warwick Road to reach Strawberry Lane and Existing US 301 is Strawberry Lane and Existing US 301 is destined for the Middletown area destined for the Middletown area

-- Projected traffic on Warwick Road primarily has Projected traffic on Warwick Road primarily has local origins and destinations (O&D), including:local origins and destinations (O&D), including:

56% 56% -- Southern Cecil & Northern Kent Counties Southern Cecil & Northern Kent Counties andand

18% 18% -- Middletown AreaMiddletown Area


Existing 2,375 190 2,185

2030 No-Build 1,650 0 1,6502030 Toll 5,200 - 6,000 0 5,200 - 6,000

MD 282 (Cecilton-Warwick Road)


Traffic Summary Traffic Summary -- NoNo--Build vs. BuildBuild vs. Build•• MD 213, North of MD 213, North of CeciltonCecilton & South of MD 310:& South of MD 310:

New US 301 would significantly reduce auto traffic on New US 301 would significantly reduce auto traffic on MD 213 and would slightly increase truck MD 213 and would slightly increase truck traffic on MD 213, as compared to the Notraffic on MD 213, as compared to the No--BuildBuild

•• MD 330, Between US 301 and DE State Line:MD 330, Between US 301 and DE State Line:

New US 301 would reduce auto traffic by New US 301 would reduce auto traffic by approximately 500 approximately 500 vpdvpd, but would increase truck , but would increase truck traffic by between 300 and 400 traffic by between 300 and 400 vpdvpd as compared to as compared to the Nothe No--BuildBuild

•• MD 282 (MD 282 (CeciltonCecilton--Warwick Rd.) in Warwick, MD:Warwick Rd.) in Warwick, MD:

New US 301 would basically triple New US 301 would basically triple autoauto traffic traffic (1,650 to 5,200 (1,650 to 5,200 –– 6,000), the results of local traffic 6,000), the results of local traffic avoiding the US 301 toll. Much of this increase avoiding the US 301 toll. Much of this increase is traffic that shifts from MD 213, under the is traffic that shifts from MD 213, under the NoNo--Build, to Warwick Road with a New US 301 Build, to Warwick Road with a New US 301

Truck traffic in the Warwick area is limited to Truck traffic in the Warwick area is limited to only local trucks due to the proposed truck only local trucks due to the proposed truck restrictionsrestrictions


Existing 5,440 957 4,483

2030 No-Build 8,700 1,400 7,2002030 Toll 5,600 - 5,900 1,400 - 1,600 4,200 - 4,300



Existing 2,375 190 2,185

2030 No-Build 1,650 0 1,6502030 Toll 5,200 - 6,000 0 5,200 - 6,000



Existing 10,252 2,768 7,484

2030 No-Build 18,700 3,200 15,5002030 Toll 18,800 - 19,700 3,600 - 3,900 15,200 - 15,800



Existing 1,388 283 1,105

2030 No-Build 2,900 800 2,1002030 Toll 2,600 - 2,800 1,100 - 1,200 1,500 - 1,600



Maryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationMaryland Truck Weigh and Inspection Station

•• Preliminary site preparation completePreliminary site preparation complete•• Paving to commence in FY Paving to commence in FY ’’0707•• Scale house building specs advertised Scale house building specs advertised •• Sole source scale contract secured by Maryland State PoliceSole source scale contract secured by Maryland State Police•• Staffing by MSP identifiedStaffing by MSP identified•• To be operational by the fall of 2006To be operational by the fall of 2006


LOCATION OFWEIGH &

INSPECTION STATION

LOCATION OFWEIGH &

INSPECTION STATION

LOCATION OFVIRTUAL WEIGH

STATION

LOCATION OFVIRTUAL WEIGH

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Maryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationMaryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationVirtual Weigh StationsVirtual Weigh Stations


Maryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationMaryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationVirtual Weigh Station (VWS)Virtual Weigh Station (VWS)

•• Automated truck screening technologyAutomated truck screening technology

•• High resolution cameras capture front & side images High resolution cameras capture front & side images

•• Detects truck presence, records its weight, height and any otherDetects truck presence, records its weight, height and any other information information depending on sensors installeddepending on sensors installed

•• Information is transmitted to enforcement personnel patrolling iInformation is transmitted to enforcement personnel patrolling in the arean the area

•• Future enhancements to include DOT number readers to check safetFuture enhancements to include DOT number readers to check safety rating y rating databases and other CVISN related applications (e.g. IRP, IFTA, databases and other CVISN related applications (e.g. IRP, IFTA, Hauling Permits, etc.)Hauling Permits, etc.)

•• Greatly enhances effectiveness of limited enforcement personnelGreatly enhances effectiveness of limited enforcement personnel

•• When combined with MCSAP inspections, provides a viable alternatWhen combined with MCSAP inspections, provides a viable alternative for the ive for the management of commercial vehicle traffic intent on evading TWIS management of commercial vehicle traffic intent on evading TWIS locationslocations


Maryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationMaryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationSupporting Local GovernmentSupporting Local Government

•• Recognize local Recognize local governments have a stake governments have a stake in motor carrier safetyin motor carrier safety

•• Provide the capability to Provide the capability to respond to citizen concernsrespond to citizen concerns

•• Train and equip local Train and equip local police & county Sheriff’s Office personnel as MCSAP inspectors


Maryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationMaryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationVWS Technology VWS Technology -- StatusStatus

•• AreaArea--Wide Scale Contract has been advertised Wide Scale Contract has been advertised

•• AreaArea--Wide Contract for supplemental installation support Wide Contract for supplemental installation support is being developedis being developed

•• VWS will be deployed on MD Rt. 213 in conjunction with VWS will be deployed on MD Rt. 213 in conjunction with opening of TWIS on US 301 @ MD Rt. 299opening of TWIS on US 301 @ MD Rt. 299

•• Site selection has been narrowed to S/B MD Rt. 213 Site selection has been narrowed to S/B MD Rt. 213 between between CeciltonCecilton and the Sassafras Riverand the Sassafras River

•• Additional sites to be identified and deployed, as needed, Additional sites to be identified and deployed, as needed, under the Areaunder the Area--Wide ContractWide Contract


Maryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationMaryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationVirtual Weigh In Motion (Quartz)Virtual Weigh In Motion (Quartz)


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Maryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationMaryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationVirtual Weigh In Motion (Load Cell)Virtual Weigh In Motion (Load Cell)


Maryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationMaryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationLaptop SoftwareLaptop Software


Maryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationMaryland Truck Weigh and Inspection StationMSP/CVED InMSP/CVED In--Car Computer StationCar Computer Station


Delaware Truck Weigh and Inspection StationDelaware Truck Weigh and Inspection Station•• Site has been identified and purchasedSite has been identified and purchased•• Design to be completed in November 2006Design to be completed in November 2006•• Construction scheduled to commence in Spring 2007Construction scheduled to commence in Spring 2007

LOCATION OFWEIGH STATION

(Delaware)


(Delaware)


(Maryland)


(Maryland)


Delaware Truck Weigh and Inspection StationDelaware Truck Weigh and Inspection Station


Delaware Truck Weigh and Inspection StationDelaware Truck Weigh and Inspection Station•• Incorporates CIncorporates C--VISN TechnologyVISN Technology

-- Allows trucks to be identified and Allows trucks to be identified and weighed on mainline US 301weighed on mainline US 301

-- Participating trucks, in good Participating trucks, in good standing, meeting weight criteria standing, meeting weight criteria permitted to bypass weigh stationpermitted to bypass weigh station

-- Enforcement personnel can also Enforcement personnel can also specify trucks to enter stationspecify trucks to enter station

-- Benefits:Benefits:Time / Fuel SavingsTime / Fuel SavingsMore Reliable Travel TimesMore Reliable Travel TimesReduced Wear & Tear on TrucksReduced Wear & Tear on TrucksImproved SafetyImproved SafetyReduced Long Term Operating CostsReduced Long Term Operating CostsFocuses Attention / Resources on Focuses Attention / Resources on HighHigh--Risk Carriers and VehiclesRisk Carriers and Vehicles

Approximately 1 mile before a weigh station, the electronic screening transponder sends a signal. The truck is then electronically identified and weighed.

The electronic screening computer located in the weigh station verifies the truck credentials.

A green light and audible signal from the truck’s wind-shield mounted transponder give the go-ahead to bypass. If weight or credentials cannot be verified, the driver is signaled to pull into the station.

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PROPOSEDWEIGH STATION

(Delaware)

PROPOSEDWEIGH STATION

(Delaware)

PROPOSEDWEIGH-IN-MOTION

SCALE #2


SCALE #2


SCALE #1


SCALE #1


Next Meeting: July 25, 2006Next Meeting: July 25, 2006

•• Discussion of Issues, Ideas and Potential Solutions / Discussion of Issues, Ideas and Potential Solutions / Mitigation MeasuresMitigation Measures


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